Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS IQ 12 GR 001 NEA 031612
Apply for DOS IQ 12 GR 001 NEA 031612
- The U.S. Mission to Iraq in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishing Iraq Advising Network" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021 Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2012 and posted on Mar 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $303,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to Iraqi Non Governmental Organizations operating in Iraq. Applicants must be able to provide services in Baghdad and Erbil. Applicants are not required to include funding from other donors. However, applications that include additional in kind and/or cash contributions from non U.S. Government sources will be more competitive, since cost sharing demonstrates a strong commitment to the planned activities and will be considered to show great cost effectiveness. All potential applicants should be able to provide services and support in both Baghdad and Erbil, work with participants in Arabic and Kurdish, handle financial transactions and maintain accurate records, order and secure materials from within Iraq and abroad, and provide online support in English for participant registration and administration. Additional Information on Eligibility All Federal assistance recipients must have a Dun Bradstreet Number and a CCR (CAGE) number prior to funds disbursement. A DUNS number may be acquired at no cost by calling the dedicated toll free DUNS number request line at 1 866 705 5711 or requesting on line at www.dnb.com
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Establishing Iraq Advising Network" opportunity was a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Public Affairs Section (Program Office, Office of Cultural Affairs). It was posted on March 16, 2012, under CFDA 19.021 (Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa) with an application deadline of April 2, 2012, and an archive date of May 2, 2012. The funding instrument was a grant, the activity category was listed as education, and the program anticipated making one award. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $303,000.
Eligibility was limited to Iraqi non governmental organizations actively operating inside Iraq. In practical terms, applicants needed to demonstrate that they could provide services in both Baghdad and Erbil, work effectively with participants in both Arabic and Kurdish, and manage the full operational requirements of a U.S. government supported program. Those requirements included the ability to handle financial transactions and maintain accurate records, procure and secure materials within Iraq and from abroad, and provide online support in English for participant registration and administrative coordination. The synopsis also notes that federal assistance recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and a CCR (CAGE) registration in place prior to any funds being disbursed, with instructions on how to obtain a DUNS number at no cost.
Cost sharing was encouraged but not set at a specific minimum or maximum percentage. Applicants were not required to bring in funding from other donors, but proposals that included cash or in kind contributions from non U.S. government sources were described as more competitive because they signal commitment and improve cost effectiveness. If an applicant proposed cost sharing and it was included in the approved budget and agreement, the organization would be obligated to provide it as promised. The announcement emphasizes documentation and accountability: the recipient must keep written records supporting both the claimed match and the federally funded costs, and those records are subject to audit. Valuation and treatment of cash and in kind contributions were to follow OMB Circular A-110 (Revised), specifically the section addressing cost sharing and matching. It also states that if the recipient ultimately failed to provide the pledged level of cost share, the U.S. government contribution could be reduced proportionally.
For questions or help with the solicitation requirements, the point of contact provided was the U.S. Embassy Baghdad via the email address BaghdadPDgrants@state.gov, with an additional note directing applicants to contact the Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Section Cultural Affairs Office if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishing Iraq Advising Network."
Who released the "Establishing Iraq Advising Network" opportunity?
It was released by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Public Affairs Section (Program Office, Office of Cultural Affairs).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This was a discretionary grant competition. The funding instrument was a grant.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted under CFDA 19.021, "Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa."
What activity category was listed for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as education.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on March 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 2, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 2, 2012.
How many awards did the program anticipate making?
The program anticipated making one award.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $303,000.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to Iraqi non-governmental organizations actively operating inside Iraq.
Were there specific operational expectations for applicants?
Yes. In practical terms, applicants needed to demonstrate they could manage the full operational requirements of a U.S. government supported program, as described in the synopsis.
Did applicants need to be able to operate in specific locations within Iraq?
Yes. Applicants needed to demonstrate that they could provide services in both Baghdad and Erbil.
Were there language requirements for working with participants?
Yes. Applicants needed to be able to work effectively with participants in both Arabic and Kurdish.
What financial management capabilities were expected of the recipient?
The recipient was expected to be able to handle financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
Did the program require procurement capabilities?
Yes. The organization needed to be able to procure and secure materials within Iraq and from abroad.
Was online support required as part of program operations?
Yes. The synopsis indicated that the recipient should be able to provide online support in English for participant registration and administrative coordination.
Did applicants need a DUNS number?
Yes. The synopsis notes that federal assistance recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number in place prior to any funds being disbursed.
Is there a cost to obtain a DUNS number?
The synopsis included instructions on how to obtain a DUNS number at no cost.
Did applicants need CCR (CAGE) registration?
Yes. The synopsis notes that federal assistance recipients must have a CCR (CAGE) registration in place prior to any funds being disbursed.
Does an organization need DUNS and CCR (CAGE) before applying?
The announcement specifies that these registrations must be in place prior to any funds being disbursed.
Was cost sharing required?
Cost sharing was encouraged but not required at a specific minimum or maximum percentage.
Would a proposal be more competitive if it included cost sharing?
Yes. Proposals that included cash or in-kind contributions from non-U.S. government sources were described as more competitive because they signal commitment and improve cost effectiveness.
Did applicants have to bring in funding from other donors?
No. Applicants were not required to bring in funding from other donors.
If cost sharing is proposed, does it become mandatory?
Yes. If an applicant proposed cost sharing and it was included in the approved budget and agreement, the organization would be obligated to provide it as promised.
What documentation is required for cost sharing and grant expenses?
The announcement emphasizes documentation and accountability. The recipient must keep written records supporting both the claimed match and the federally funded costs, and those records are subject to audit.
What rules govern the valuation and treatment of cash and in-kind cost share?
Valuation and treatment of cash and in-kind contributions were to follow OMB Circular A-110 (Revised), specifically the section addressing cost sharing and matching.
What happens if the recipient does not provide the promised cost share?
If the recipient ultimately failed to provide the pledged level of cost share, the U.S. government contribution could be reduced proportionally.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the solicitation requirements?
The point of contact provided was the U.S. Embassy Baghdad via email at BaghdadPDgrants@state.gov.
What if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directed applicants to contact the Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Section Cultural Affairs Office if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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